We had the neighbors over for a small get together. After we ate I asked for portraits which is usually hit or miss… that is til Sandy had the great idea to take shots with Stinky. Everyone jumped at the chance.

Today we attended Connor’s 3 month old party at the Grand Palace Restaurant. We ate so much we succumb to a food coma. As it came time to go around for the photos at every table Connor was out cold too.

While the others were at church, I shot some beat up old houses nearby.

Then it was on to Mono Lake. A very unusual place. Highly recommended, just go there when the light is good.

Back to the cabin for happy hour.

They call this the Jesus rock (above). Can you see the profile?

We also took a very relaxing trip on rafts into June Lake. I almost died as I tried to jump into the raft and went face 1st into the 3 ft deep stream. What do friends do when you have a life threatening experience, point & laugh or grab a photo? They did both.

I have to give myself these projects in order to be a more rounded fotog. So last night I had Sandy fling some wine (backyard) in an attempt to create a heartshaped pattern in honor of V-Day. This is not original, I got the idea from Gavin Hoey via the Adorama channel on youtube. This is a 1 speedlite, 5 shot composite.

This past Saturday we witnessed the wedding of Mary Ann (Bunny) & Quan. The ceremony was at the Five Wounds Church. It was a full catholic mass… in Vietnamese. Not wanting to step on the hired photog toes I only shot a couple.

I haven’t shot a portrait in awhile so what better time than now! Luckily our neighbor Jennifer was willing and I asked her bring Dodger. I couldn’t have chosen a worse day. The wind prevented me from using any light modifiers on my speedlites. I was just about to send her a text message to cancel when she showed up. Ok we’re shooting bare flash and we’ll get some harsh shadows, no problem.

Dodger was uninterested in the portrait process and it was difficult to get his attention. With most dogs I have an immediate bond. He couldn’t care less about me which was a blow to my dog ego.